Over 350 Participants Participate In FHRAI & HRAWI’s Yoga Mahotsav In Goa

The Celebration Marked The 42^nd Day Of The 100-day Countdown To The International Day of Yoga

Mumbai, May 13, 2025: The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI in association with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, successfully organized a Yoga Mahotsav at Radisson Blu Resort, Cavelossim Beach, Goa on May 10. The celebration marked the 42^nd day of the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga and witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 350 representatives from the wellness, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

“Goa’s natural beauty and serene environment make it an ideal destination for wellness and yoga tourism. We take pride in supporting such initiatives that promote holistic well-being while enhancing tourism in Goa,” says Mr Vishal Pathak, Corporate General Manager, Radisson Blu Resort.

The event included a live demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol conducted by Dr Joy Pereira, M.D. (Ph.D.), a Master Yoga Trainer accredited by the Ministry of AYUSH. Dr Pereira guided participants through each practice while elaborating on their health benefits, which attendees enthusiastically followed and performed.

“We prioritize wellness and yoga in Goa’s tourism offerings. Yoga and wellness not only enrich the tourist experience but also open new avenues for the hospitality industry. Today’s event successfully connected the yoga and hospitality sectors,” adds Mr Deepak Narvekar, Deputy General Manager – Marketing (Hotels) and PRO, Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

Yoga transcends physical exercise, embodying a holistic lifestyle that cultivates mental clarity, inner resilience and equilibrium. Embracing its practices can spark profound transformation in one’s daily life. The enthusiastic turnout of participants at the event underscored the Indians’ deepening alignment with global wellness movements. Beyond its physiological advantages, yoga elevates consciousness, fortifies immunity and serves as an eternal science harmonizing body, mind and spirit.

“The hospitality sector today is evolving into a hub of wellness, with yoga playing a vital role in this transformation. We thank the Ministry of AYUSH and MDNIY for their support in making this Yoga Mahotsav possible. Events like the Yoga Mahotsav exemplify the strength of collaboration between tourism, wellness and hospitality sectors. Together, we can position India—and especially Goa—as a global hub for wellness tourism,” concludes Ms Trupti Pawar, Secretary General, HRAWI.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 74 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata.